WHAT IS LED?
The LED is an electronic component that, when passing a very low current, emits a free-infrared and free-ultraviolet light, lighting up immediately. LED technology, an acronym for Light-Emitted-Diodes, represents the evolution of solid state lighting, with a light generation coming from use of semiconductors rather than a filament or gas. LED lighting is more energy efficient, has a longer lifetime and is more sustainable for the environment. It also provides innovative and creative usage solutions.
HOW THE LED WORKS
The output of the luminous flux occurs through the supply of a semiconductor filament, suitably treated, with a very low current (average 350mA) and a voltage of 2.0-3.5 Volts. Unlike other light sources, it does not produce gases or other pollutants. In addition, new generation LED, if properly powered, can reach a lifetime of over 100.000 hours.
ENERGY SAVING
Thanks to the high intensity of the LED lamps, it is also possible to replace fluorescent lamps (compact or neon), saving on average 50% of the consumption. Also, since the average timelife of a LED lamp is about eight times that of traditional lamps, it is easy to deduce that economical saving is also a convenient factor. Indeed, despite LED technology requiring a higher initial cost, studies have shown that this investment repays in a short time, far below from the product’s timelife.
ENVIRONMENT IMPACT
Obviously if a LED lamp has longer timelife than the other lamps, it won’t be replaced as often as them. In addition, unlike other types of lamps (sodium, mercury, fluorescents), LED technolgy gives rise to a totally recyclable product that does not require special forms of disposal as it is devoid of heavily polluting substances. In this respect, do not forget to mention the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) certification, which strictly limits and regulates the use of toxix / harmful substances for humans and environment in electronic devices.